Tue-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Self-referral

• need to have a request for service completed by an eye care professional
• request for service forms available on website

Supports for people living with vision loss - research, public education, and vision health services

Deafblind Services – Supports for people who are deafblind, to build skills and confidence

Independent Living Skills – Promotes independence for people with a vision loss by developing daily living skills such as safe cooking, personal hygiene, banking, Braille, and computer technology

• service is generally provided in the client's home or long-term care home
• demonstrations and consultation about the availability, selection, use, and purchase of technical aids and adaptive devices
• many products for sale through central office

Low-Vision Services – Assistance to optimize optical and on-optical low-vision aids

• educates clients and community on various eye conditions
• offers demonstrations and consultation about the availability, selection, use, and purchase of technical aids and adaptive devices

Orientation and Mobility – One-on-one instruction based on level of vision, age, and personal goals

• focus is on being able to move around safely and independently in the home, supermarket or neighbourhood